Slideshow: Best and worst music mums

Whether they're doting or just plain doped-up, the mums of music encompass the whole range of parental temperaments.

But one thing all their kids share in common, perhaps even more so than the celeb-offspring of dads who rock, is some decent time in the spotlight.

Think what you will about whether or not that's a bad thing, but it's hard to be surprised that this is the case given the drug battles, suspect adoptions, and custody controversies faced by some of the ladies on this list.

Luckily, considering this whole shebang is dedicated to celebrating Mother's day, we've got some exemplary mums to include as well. Who are they? Well you'll just have to click through to find out.